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1st female ISS program manager looks ahead to new spaceships, space stations (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA's Dana Weigel has held leadership positions at the agency for 20 years. Now leading the ISS program, she highlighted the outpost's increasingly commercial focus.

'Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight' documentary set to conclude on CNN
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
CNN is set to conclude airing a four-part series on space shuttle Columbia's ill-fated last return to Earth. "Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight" airs on Sunday (April 14).

Soviet-era cosmonaut Vladimir Aksyonov, who flew into space twice, dies at 89
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Soviet-era cosmonaut Vladimir Aksyonov, who flew into space twice, has died at the age of 89. Aksyonov logged almost 12 days in space and orbited Earth 189 times.

Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch delayed again, to May 6
By Mike Wall published
The first crewed launch of Boeing's new Starliner capsule has been delayed by an additional five days, to May 6.

We asked over 50 women space leaders for words of inspiration. Here's what they told us
By Meredith Garofalo published
Current leaders across the space industry share wisdom and advice as we reflect on the achievements of women in space during Women's History month.

1st Boeing Starliner astronauts are ready to launch to the ISS for NASA (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been training on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft for years. The team says they're ready for the first astronaut launch no earlier than May 1.

I toured NASA's Mission Control ahead of Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight. Here's what it was like (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
"We understand the steps that need to be taken."

Astronauts' mementos packed on Boeing Starliner for crew flight test
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A NASA astronaut who had the honor of naming her spacecraft will fly items inspired by that name when she launches to the International Space Station.

'Space headaches' are a literal pain for astronauts. Why do they happen?
By Joanna Thompson published
Headaches are a common and recurring problem in space, even for astronauts that don't experience them on Earth.

Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight test for NASA could launch as soon as May 1
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing Starliner is ready to carry its first astronaut crew to the International Space Station. Two NASA astronauts will fly on the new spacecraft for a one-week mission in May.
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